Fluctuations in nose tip swelling 8 weeks post op, columella lower than right after taking the splint off, is that normal?

October 15, 2017
Asked By:CroCan in Ontario, CA

I’m 8 weeks post op, and I noticed that on some days left side of my nose (middle of nose-towards the tip) is more swollen and other days it’s the right side.It makes my nose look slightly crooked. I will mention that right side of my nose is still numb while left is not.Is fluctuation in swelling at this point normal?Especially the way I described where it shifts sides? Also my columella appears lower than what it was when the cast came off, is this swelling? Will it lift as swelling goes down?

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